WWCA is ‘Footloose’ again

PORT ORCHARD — The Little Playhouse on Bay Street will be a "Deathtrap" to begin the 2018-19 season, and will finish things off with a "Footloose" revival.

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Ira Levin's mystery "Deathtrap" will lead off WWCA's six-play season Sept. 14-Oct. 7, according to an announcement from the Port Orchard company. The lineup includes a 1-2 punch of musicals at the end, with "9 to 5" (April 26-May 26) preceding a return visit from another movie-turned-musical, "Footloose" (Aug. 9-Sept. 8).

WWCA mounted a production of "Footloose" in summer 2012.

WWCA also will get back into the "Rocky Horror" habit, with a two-weekend mini-run of "The Rocky Horror Show" Oct. 19-28. The company intended for the Richard O'Brien cult favorite to be an annual event at Halloween, but the 2017 renewal had to be abandoned with the show's ownership revoked the rights.

The season includes three musicals — "Junie B. Jones the Musical" turns up in the pre-Christmas slot, Nov. 16-Dec. 16 — and two comedies — Neil Simon's "Rumors" and Oscar Wilde's classic "The Importance of Being Earnest," in addition to the drama of "Deathtrap." "Rumors" kicks off 2019 with a Jan. 18-Feb. 10 run, and "Earnest" follows March 8-31.

All three musicals will be directed by Rebecca Ewen, with Seamus Horn helming "Deathtrap," Dan Estes at the wheel for "Rumors" and Kristi Ann Jacobson directing "Earnest."